Jaxon Crosby, a veteran dependent pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health science
Ensuring Success for Veterans B Y A LY S E C O O K E
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lorida is home to nearly 1.5 million military veterans — the third-largest veteran population in America. Thanks to the G.I. Bill, thousands in this community are able to further their education at nationally ranked institutions, including Florida Atlantic University. In 2020, Florida Atlantic’s student population of military veterans, dependents, active-duty, National Guard and Reserve members, grew to encompass nearly 5 percent of the University’s total enrollment — a number that continues to increase along with FAU’s service-related support. “FAU has invested in the resources to support veterans and dependents,” said Donald Gabriel, director of FAU’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. “By establishing a center to process all VA requirements for students to use their benefits, we help streamline processes and ease students’ transition from military to campus life.” FALL 2022 | 53
